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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,128 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1045 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Tequila Worm, The
Viola Canales
Growing up in a Texas barrio, Sophia meets prejudice with academic ambition while embracing the rich Mexican American tr
Ages 10–14
Emperor's New Clothes: A Tale Set in China, The
Demi
Set against the backdrop of ancient China, this vibrant retelling uses traditional symbols to show why honesty is more i
Ages 5–10
Ashes
Kathryn Lasky
For the child grappling with the realization that their world is changing and needs to find the courage to stand by thei
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
726 books
Rash
Pete Hautman
In the year 2074, America has criminalized almost every unsafe behavior, leading to a massive prison population that fue
Ages 12–17
Roald Dahl
Revolting Rhymes
Roald Dahl
For the child who loves a bit of mischief and finds traditional fairy tales too predictable. These wickedly funny poems
Ages 7–12
The Letter Q
Sarah Moon
Bella Swan is torn between her vampire love and her shape-shifter friend while a string of mysterious attacks terrorizes
Ages 14–18
Some Kind of Pride
Maria Testa
For the young athlete who feels the weight of everyone's expectations and wonders if their passion for the game is still
Ages 8–12
Better With Butter
Victoria Piontek
Twelve-year-old Marvel struggles with intense anxiety until she meets an unlikely friend: a fainting goat in need of a p
Ages 8–12
The March Against Fear
Ann Bausum
Archival photographs bring to life James Meredith’s march across Mississippi and the historic tension between non-violen
Ages 12–18
Where the Action Was: Women War Correspondents in World War II
Penny Colman
Original dispatches and black-and-white photos reveal the immense dangers women faced while reporting from the front lin
Ages 10–14
Made in Korea
Sarah Suk
Business becomes personal when two ambitious Korean-American teens face off in a high-stakes business rivalry that might
Ages 12–18
Challenges for Teen Girls: Anxiety, Self-Image, and Bullying
Naomi Rockler
A supportive guide for teenage girls navigating the modern pressures of social media, academic expectations, and mental
Ages 12–18
The World Is Not a Rectangle
Jeanette Winter
For the child who thinks outside the box, this inspiring biography of Zaha Hadid celebrates the beauty of following your
Ages 5–9
Mary Edwards Walker: Above and Beyond
Dale L. Walker
Mary Edwards Walker defied every rule of the Civil War era to serve as a Union physician and become the only woman to ev
Ages 9–13
Zahrah the Windseeker
Nnedi Okorafor
Nigerian myths and folklore come to life in this lush fantasy where a young girl named Zahrah discovers the extraordinar
Ages 10–14
A Bird About to Sing
written and ill. by Laura Nyman Montenegro
For the quiet child who feels more comfortable expressing themselves through art than speaking in front of others.
Ages 5–9
Lizzy Legend
Matthew Ross Smith
For the child navigating the whirlwind of sudden success and the pressure to stay grounded while everyone is watching.
Ages 8–12
Hush
Eishes Chayil, Judy Brown
For mature teens navigating the weight of secrets and the complexity of religious tradition when deep-seated community s
Ages 14–18
Boy, Everywhere #2
Kicked Out
A. M. Dassu
Ali and Sami have found safety in England after fleeing Syria, but now they must race to raise legal funds to save their
Ages 10–14
Amina's Voice
Hena Khan
For the child navigating changing friendships and the pressure to fit in while staying true to their culture and finding
Ages 8–12
The Gray City
Torben Kuhlmann
Robin lives in a world where the Gray Works Company has drained all the color. Armed with a yellow raincoat, she decides
Ages 4–8
Walking on the Boundaries of Change
Sara Holbrook
Honest poetry captures the shifting landscape of growing up, providing a voice for the personal changes and social press
Ages 11–16
Rachel Carson and Her Book that Changed the World
Laurie Lawlor
Follow a pioneering naturalist as her keen observations of the environment lead her to challenge the entire chemical ind
Ages 6–10
We Are Big Time
Hena Kahn
Moving to a new school in Wisconsin, Aliya takes to the basketball court to prove that she can play at a high level whil
Ages 8–12
